Hanan has translated six of the twelve stories in the Sh'ier lou collection, which is the most famous individual collection of vernacular stories from premodern China. With Hanan's introduction and notes, and containing Li Yu's emphasis marks, notes, and critiques, this volume will interest students of Chinese literature and general readers alike.

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About the Author:

Patrick Hanan is Victor S. Thomas Professor of Chinese Literature at Harvard University. He is the translator of The Carnal Prayer Mat and author of several books, including The Invention of Li Yu and The Chinese Vernacular Story.

Book Description Columbia University Press, United States, 1998. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Revised ed.. Language: English . Brand New Book. Hanan has translated six of the twelve stories in the Sh ier lou collection, which is the most famous individual collection of vernacular stories from premodern China. With Hanan s introduction and notes, and containing Li Yu s emphasis marks, notes, and critiques, this volume will interest students of Chinese literature and general readers alike. Bookseller Inventory # AAH9780231113854

Book Description Columbia University Press, United States, 1998. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Revised ed.. Language: English . Brand New Book. Hanan has translated six of the twelve stories in the Sh ier lou collection, which is the most famous individual collection of vernacular stories from premodern China. With Hanan s introduction and notes, and containing Li Yu s emphasis marks, notes, and critiques, this volume will interest students of Chinese literature and general readers alike. Bookseller Inventory # AAH9780231113854

Book Description Columbia University Press, United States, 1998. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Revised ed.. Language: English . This book usually ship within 10-15 business days and we will endeavor to dispatch orders quicker than this where possible. Brand New Book. Hanan has translated six of the twelve stories in the Sh ier lou collection, which is the most famous individual collection of vernacular stories from premodern China. With Hanan s introduction and notes, and containing Li Yu s emphasis marks, notes, and critiques, this volume will interest students of Chinese literature and general readers alike. Bookseller Inventory # BTE9780231113854